Thesis advisor: Peter A.K. Kyem.; " ... in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Geography."; M.S.,Central Connecticut State University,,2000.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves [153-155]).

"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Masters of Science in Criminal Justice."; Thesis advisor: Damon Mitchell.; M.S.,Central Connecticut State University,,2013.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 51-56).

"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in TESOL."; Thesis advisor: Mathew Ciscel.; M.S.,Central Connecticut State University,,2013.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 78-84).

This study provides an investigation into artistic expression and the use of aesthetics in a middle school environment. Part I of the study was designed to determine how eighth-grade students perceive their own strengths in the arts and whether or...

This study investigates ways that care givers can positively influence gifted children to achieve in the area of language arts. Various methods of care giver involvement are reviewed and data is analyzed to determine which types of involvement...

During World War II, Spain watched the international conflict from the sidelines. Spain, under the control of its fascist dictator, Francisco Franco, had to contend with the growing rivalry between Nazism and fascism on one side, and Soviet...

This work examines details and offers possible solutions to the major problems faced by the Nigerian Igbo student population in the United States. The widely different world views, social values, attitudes toward mental illness and family and...

Alcohol affects individuals physically, mentally, and emotionally. Little work has been done to investigate a possible link between alcoholism and anger. The purpose of this research study was an attempt to determine if alcohol dependence had an...

Contrary to the accepted justifications for the use of detention, research suggests that decision-makers often use detention for the purposes of storage, punishment, and protection of children. The current research examines the influence of legal...

The hypothesis that increased stress on rocks induced during deformation produced microstructures on minerals, which gradually intensifies as one gets closer to an isograd line. This assumption is based on increasing microfractures in the fold...

This study determined the development of Jamaican identity among male individuals living in the United States, but born in Jamaica and those born in the United States with at least one Jamaican parent. This study tested the hypothesis that a...

This qualitative study documented the journey of both teacher and students as they explored a gender-balanced approach to the sixth-grade art curriculum. The study focused on broadening student perspectives, demystifying male and female artists,...

The introduction of the Euro on 1 January 2002 created a new element of uniformity and extended the capabilities of the European Union. Through a lengthy process of trials, failures, and breakthroughs, which spanned from the European Union’s...

Catholic Church -- United States; Hispanic American Catholics -- Religious life; Hispanic American Catholics -- United States

The thesis examines the influence of the Hispanic community of Puerto Rico, and other communities of Latin America, in Fairfield County since their arrival during the last half century. The study focuses on the discrimination that they faced...

This study investigated if phonemic awareness training is an effective method of instruction to increase reading performance for students with learning disabilities. This study employed an ex post facto design. Participants from grades 3 to 7 were...

This study examined peer mediation programs in Connecticut to determine how closely they are aligned with the new "Recommended Standards for School-Based Peer Mediation Programs" and what they might need to meet them. These national standards have...